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AV04 MPZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,508 mi
Last recorded191,508 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 191,508 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper loose on corner

Nearside Front door mirror glass broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear couldn't test x3 seat belts objects on seat's

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2024 177,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

couldn't test all three rear seat belts

hand break has a slight of travel

Fail 8 Aug 2024 177,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

couldn't test all three rear seat belts

hand break has a slight of travel

Pass 28 Jul 2023 163,355 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 154,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 131,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 104,124 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 103,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,942 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 54,085 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,273 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,613 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 26,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,919 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AV04 MPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 MPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV04 MPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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